Below Average
#2184 of 2,846 schools in PA
Louis E Dieruff HS
High School · Allentown City Sd · Allentown, PA
An Allentown City Sd high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
815 N Irving St, Allentown, PA 18109
- Math 19% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 76.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Louis E Dieruff HS score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
101.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Louis E Dieruff HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,850/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Allentown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,437
Median home value
$180,200
Median rent
$1,239/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
52.6%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Leadership Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 909 | Compare → |
| Executive Education Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,431 | Compare → |
| Roberto Clemente CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| Building 21 AllentownEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 411 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Allentown City Sd
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #4 of 21
- District spending per student
- $18,007NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Louis E Dieruff HS is listed in Allentown City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Louis E Dieruff HS
Louis E Dieruff HS is a public high school in Allentown, PA, part of Allentown City Sd, serving approximately 1,857 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,184 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Louis E Dieruff HS
What grades does Louis E Dieruff HS serve?
Louis E Dieruff HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Louis E Dieruff HS?
Louis E Dieruff HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,857 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louis E Dieruff HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Louis E Dieruff HS is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Louis E Dieruff HS rank in PA?
Louis E Dieruff HS ranks #2,184 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Louis E Dieruff HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Louis E Dieruff HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Louis E Dieruff HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Louis E Dieruff HS has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Louis E Dieruff HS a charter school?
No, Louis E Dieruff HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Louis E Dieruff HS a Title I school?
No, Louis E Dieruff HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Louis E Dieruff HS?
101.5% of students at Louis E Dieruff HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 108
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lehigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.9%
- Phone
- (484) 765-5501
- 4-Year Graduation
- 76.0%
- Area population (ZIP 18109)
- 18,117
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18109; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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